Yum China Holdings (YUMC)
NYSE:YUMC
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YUMC Stock Chart & Stats
$48.55
-$1.14(-2.54%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$48.55
-$1.14(-2.54%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$41.69 - $58.39
Previous CloseN/A
Volume784.35K
Average Volume (3M)1.59M
Market Cap
$15.58B
Enterprise Value$16.29B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.43B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.31B
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.7
Beta0.39
Next Earnings
Jul 23, 2026EPS Estimate
0.67Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.98%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.62
Shares Outstanding349,147,370
10 Day Avg. Volume1,793,309
30 Day Avg. Volume1,593,194
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.41
Price to Book (P/B)3.19
Price to Sales (P/S)1.45
P/FCF Ratio20.40
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.35
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit7.83
Enterprise Value/Ebitda8.87
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$61.22Price Target Upside26.09% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)2.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$12.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Delivery EconomicsReduction in delivery subsidies combined with disciplined pricing is expected to limit pressure on comparable sales and help restore margin mix as delivery penetration increases.
MarginsManagement signals margins should stabilize and gradually improve, which reduces downside risk to annual earnings estimates.
Store ExpansionAmbitious expansion emphasizing franchised and smaller-format stores along with new concepts like K-Coffee and Fried Chicken Bro supports system sales growth while lowering capital intensity.
Bears Say
Average TicketWeaker average transaction sizes at value-focused brands may cap revenue per customer and require sustained traffic gains or pricing action to maintain sales growth.
Growth ProfilePerception as a steady compounder rather than a high-growth company may limit investor enthusiasm for multiple expansion and constrain upside potential.
Labor CostsShift toward delivery raises labor requirements and wage pressure that can erode operating margins despite reductions in other expenses.
Yum China Holdings News
YUMC FAQ
What was Yum China Holdings’s price range in the past 12 months?
Yum China Holdings lowest stock price was $41.69 and its highest was $58.39 in the past 12 months.
What is Yum China Holdings’s market cap?
Yum China Holdings’s market cap is $15.58B.
When is Yum China Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date?
Yum China Holdings’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 23, 2026 which is in 38 days.
How were Yum China Holdings’s earnings last quarter?
Yum China Holdings released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $0.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.854 by $0.016.
Is Yum China Holdings overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Yum China Holdings’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Yum China Holdings pay dividends?
Yum China Holdings pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.29 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.98%. See more information on Yum China Holdings dividends here
What is Yum China Holdings’s EPS estimate?
Yum China Holdings’s EPS estimate is 0.67.
How many shares outstanding does Yum China Holdings have?
Yum China Holdings has 349,147,370 shares outstanding.
What happened to Yum China Holdings’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Yum China Holdings reported an EPS of $0.87 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.854. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.851%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Yum China Holdings?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in YUMC
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Yum China Holdings Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$61.22 (26.09% Upside)
$61.22 (26.09% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
YUMC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 2.8M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.8%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
2.23%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
16.97%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Yum China Holdings
Yum China Holdings, Inc. is a prominent player in China's restaurant sector, engaging in the ownership, operation, and franchising of various dining establishments. Its core operations are structured around two primary segments: KFC and Pizza Hut. The company manages a diverse portfolio of restaurant brands, including popular names like KFC (known for chicken), Pizza Hut (pizza), Little Sheep (hot pot), Huang Ji Huang (simmer pot), Lavazza (Italian coffee), COFFii & JOY (specialty coffee), Taco Bell (Mexican-style cuisine), and East Dawning (Chinese food), operating and franchising these brands across the nation. Beyond its dining ventures, Yum China also runs V-Gold Mall, a mobile e-commerce platform offering a broad array of products. This includes electronics, home and kitchen accessories, and other general merchandise, alongside prepared meals such as fried rice, steak, and pasta, as well as coffee capsules. As of March 31, 2022, Yum China's extensive network comprised 12,117 restaurants situated across approximately 1,700 cities. Established in 2016, Yum China Holdings, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Shanghai, China.
YUMC Company Deck
YUMC Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call presented a broadly positive operational and financial update: record operating profit, meaningful store expansion, strong KFC and Pizza Hut momentum (including improved Pizza Hut margins), rapid scaling of modular additions (KCOFFEE and KPRO), and aggressive shareholder returns. Key challenges remain around elevated delivery mix and rider costs, higher labor and packaging-driven cost of sales, and near-term softness in March/seasonal timing that left same-store sales effectively flat. Management provided conservative near-term margin guidance but expressed confidence in margin recovery in the second half and reiterated full-year targets. Overall, the positives (record profit, growth initiatives, store rollout, and strengthened profitability at Pizza Hut) outweigh the negatives, which are being actively managed.View all YUMC earnings summariesYUMC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$61.22
▲(26.09% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
7.31% Insiders
12.67% Mutual Funds
23.00% Other Institutional Investors
45.24% Public Companies and Individual Investors